Research

Think exercise can undo the effects of sitting all day? You may want to stand for this, ÆÞÓÑ study suggests

Think exercise can undo the effects of sitting all day? You may want to stand for this, ÆÞÓÑ study suggests

A new ÆÞÓÑ study suggests improved fitness may not be enough to protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting.  Read more.

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Rianne Zinck
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations.
Megan Bailey, Candis Callison, Adrian Howkins, Élise Devoie
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Given increasing geopolitical tensions and economic interest in the region, how can academic research support those who live in and depend on the Arctic? Dal's Dr. Megan Bailey and colleagues consider.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
ÆÞÓÑ is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.

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Andrew Riley
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The new direction builds on transformative discoveries, an increase in research productivity, a boost in commercialization and partnerships, and the collective momentum of Dal's research community.
Tanis Trainor
Monday, November 27, 2023
Leading researchers and innovators from across Nova Scotia were celebrated last week at the 21st annual Discovery Awards, including several members of the ÆÞÓÑ community.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, November 24, 2023
Dr. Kathleen Kevany, ÆÞÓÑ Faculty of Agriculture has coordinated the production of the Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Diets which provides creative, compassionate, critical, and collaborative solutions.
Josh Boyter
Thursday, November 23, 2023
New ÆÞÓÑ Killam scholars and existing research chairs were celebrated at an event on campus last month.
Elson Ian Nyl Galang and Alison Auld
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The tidal wetland-dykeland landscape of the iconic Bay of Fundy provides natural benefits for the well-being of its communities. However, climate change threatens its future, as a new report co-led by Dal researchers shows.